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It can happen to the best of all business owners: you were contacted by a slick salesman, they told you all the benefits of merchant services, and claimed they were the best in town. They offered you a contract, glossed over a couple of “minor details,” and you signed it. Next...

Merchant services companies are a dime a dozen—but good ones are exceedingly rare. That’s why you often hear about merchant service horror stories, and why so few people ever seem too happy to deal with them.
At CPS Merchants, we understand this and work to undo the damage that...

Have you ever wondered how big businesses are able to figure out what the next big thing is, or what will make their customers happier than ever before? It’s obvious that there’s some kind of science to it, but what small businesses don’t know is that you can use the same...

With the many changes in legislation over recent years, business owners are now shouldering more liability for data breeches than ever before. Many businesses have shuttered their doors because they were unable to handle the financial damage after being victimized by hackers. The majority of...

If you talk to many sales people in the merchant services world, you’ll notice that they are very quick to push countertop terminals. It makes sense for them to do so, because they will get a bigger paycheck from it. This leads to customers feeling “sold,” and also means...

It’s 2017, and the vast majority of all businesses are now accepting credit card payments for their customers. However, there’s around 1 out of every 10 businesses that still operates via cash or check only – and if you ask us, that’s way too many out there.
At this...

Gift cards seem so cheesy, but they’re a powerful marketing tool that should never be underestimated. Though they may seem like something that was invented to give to people who are incredibly hard to shop for, companies would be very wise to start a gift card system at their place. If...

Amazon is currently the largest company in the world, and it also recently made the decision to expand its empire into food delivery as well. With the recent purchase of Whole Foods, the giant once known for just delivering books, media, and technology has made a bold statement about the way...

Banks are, for many companies, a godsend. They can offer loans and funding that works with a company’s business model and also provides them the prestige they need to make things happen. However, most of the companies that have those positive experiences with banks aren’t small...

Most companies that try to curb the amount they spend on merchant services tend to opt for only two non-cash payment options: VISA and MasterCard credit cards. On first glance, this seems like an excellent way to make sure that you give people more options while cutting costs. However, as...